History

Which groups of people make up the Natchez class system?

king, nobles, and stinkards

Which event would complete the timeline?

moved west to Texas

Read the passage and then answer the next question. Du Pratz recorded the concerns expressed by one Natchez elder: "Before the French came amongst us, we were men, content with what we had." Another Natchez chief believed that the trading relationship with the French meant only that his people had to deprive themselves of a "part of our corn, our game, and fish, to give a part to them." Which explains what concerned the Natchez elders about trading with the French?

opportunity costs

Which event occurred in 1731?

Natchez survivors disperse, ending the tribe.

How did the arrival of European settlers affect the Native American population in Louisiana

Native American populations increased after European settlement.

Which is a direct result of the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in North America?

Native Americans became skilled at horseback riding.

Which event could be added between 7500 and 5000 BC?

Native people began to hunt smaller prey and settle for longer periods.

Why are there no written records of Native Americans from the years before European settlement?

Natives followed an oral tradition of handing down stories

What conclusion can be drawn about the cultural shift to permanent settlements by the end of the Late Neo Indian period?

New technologies complimented Louisiana's rich natural and biological resources eliminating the need to move frequently.

Which explains why the Tunica-Biloxi tribe had two chiefs?

One led all tribal affairs while the other led the military.

Which is an example of how the introduction of European trade goods affected the lives of Native Americans?

Guns changed the way they hunted and fought among themselves.

What conclusion can be drawn from this painting of Hernando de Soto?

Hernando de Soto intended to claim land and riches for Spain by any means necessary

What is intercropping?

planting multiple crops in the same plot at the same time

Which is the best resource for learning about the daily lives of prehistoric Native American tribes?

pottery fragment

Read the passage and then answer the question. Du Pratz recorded the concerns expressed by one Natchez elder: "Before the French came amongst us, we were men, content with what we had." What conclusion could be drawn from this statement

Native cultures and lifestyles began to change when the French arrived.

How did the arrival of European explorers and settlers challenge Native Americans living in Louisiana

Native populations did not have immunity to European illnesse

How was the location of the Chitimacha tribe related to the yellow fever epidemic in 1855?

Watery marsh land and a subtropical climate were perfect for the growth and development of mosquitos.

Why did the Caddo Indians sign a treaty with the United States in 1835?

to sell their land for cash and trade goods

Which two tribal groups ceased to exist within thirty years of the arrival of the French in Louisiana?

Atakapa and Natchez

Mary is conducting a research project on the cultural history of the Choctaw tribe.

Choctaw tribal center in Grant Parish

Which event occurred in AD 1718?

Du Pratz encounters several native tribes

How did the French and Indian War contribute to an internal Choctaw tribal war?

Following the war, the tribe split into two factions each allied with opposing nations.

What are the four stages of Louisiana's prehistory?

Paleo Indian, Meso Indian, Early Neo Indian, and Late Neo Indian

Which explains how the location of Tunica-Biloxi settlements impacted trade?

Settling along waterways allowed them to travel long distances to trade with other tribes.

Which conclusion about the Houma can be drawn from the map?

The Houma tribe relocated several times before settling in the marshlands of Louisiana.

How were the Tunica tribe's trading skills related to their relationship with French and Spanish settlers?

The Tunica used trade as a way to control their relationships with the settlers.

Who is responsible for the governance of the modern day Chitimacha tribe?

Tribal Council Members

Which Native American group would have been most affected by Hernando de Soto's exploration of Louisiana?

Tunica